Violent Crime

Flags lowered in Murphy and Andrews to honor Cherokee County Detention Officer Francisco Flattes who was killed on Monday.

The suspect in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband texted, "Dad went to war last night,' evoking the language of the far right, Christian anti-abortion movement.

Vance Boelter was captured in a wooded area on Sunday night, and charged in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. He appeared in federal court after being charged with murder.

Vance Boelter, the subject of a nationwide manhunt, described himself as an experienced security professional who worked in conflict zones. A friend said at least part of that account is "fantasy."

According to The National Center for Victims of Crime, the federal government is cutting more than $2.8 million in funding for its group’s efforts that supports victims of crime. The cuts will impact victims in need of support in Charlotte.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officials said there has been a drop in overall crime in the opening quarter of 2025.

Charlotte saw 110 homicides in 2024. Some City Council members want special attention paid to reducing the number of killings.

Four people were killed in a 24-hour period over the weekend in Charlotte over the weekend, capping a violent stretch in the city.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating a deadly overnight shooting Tuesday. WBTV reports a person was found at about 3:35 this morning at a convenience store in front of the Ayrsley shopping center off 485 in southwest Charlotte.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said overall crime is flat but violent crime saw a jump during the third quarter.